Chris Streight

Thanks Ron for the clarification, yes it is the Nestucca and the ride hits 101 in Beaver, not Hebo. I did say it has been a while since I did this route didn't I? :)

Chris

Chris, Will, all,
The other route that is a nice route and will land you close to Seaside is
the road out of Scappoose out to Jewell/ Mist/Birkenfield and off toward
Astoria... then hang a left at the bridge before you get to the highway (I
think it is the Young's River Rd.) I think this is the same route the Hood
to Coast runners use for their event. It is a hilly, but nice ride. I have
done the ride into Astoria, but not the Young's cut off... but it is
probably beautiful. I think Chris meant the Nestucca (not Neskowin) river.
That is a nice ride. Most people using it are not in a hurry but it is
pretty far south of Seaside. When it comes to tourning, so many decisions
are based on how much time one has to travel. There are some very nice
routes to the coast other than main highways. Wet major highways can be
very negative experiences.
ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Streight"
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Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:23 PM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Safe Bike Route to the Coast

> Will,
>
> There is also a very nice route to the coast on Meadow Lake Road starting
> from Carlton, OR. This road winds up to a Haskins Creek reservoir and then
> descends along the Neskowin River to the small town of Hebo. The last time
> I did it, it had a short stretch of gravel, but easy to do on normal road
> tires.
>
> Hebo is a little South of Tillamook, so not exactly near Canon Beach, but
> it is a beautifully serene route with very little traffic. Hope that
> helps.
>
> Chris